Fish Taquitos

May 22, 2023May 22, 20230 1
Delicious Fish Taquitos recipe for a quick and tasty dinner
in Mexican

Prep

30 min

Cook

15 min

Ready In

45 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 pound shark fillets
12 corn tortillas
1/4 cup canola oil
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 clove garlic , minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
2 quarts vegetable oil for frying

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
12
Calories
285
Sugar
1g
Fat
18g
Fish taquitos are a fun and delicious way to enjoy seafood and Mexican cuisine. The shark fillets used in this recipe are marinated in a flavorful mixture of spices and lemon juice, and then cooked until they are flaky and tender. Corn tortillas are used to roll up the cooked fish along with shredded Cheddar cheese, creating a crispy and cheesy exterior with a soft and savory interior. These taquitos are perfect for a quick and easy dinner option that the whole family will enjoy.

Instructions

1.In a large bowl, mix together canola oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, and Cajun seasoning.
2.Marinate shark fillets in the mixture for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
3.Preheat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
4.Fry the shark fillets until they are cooked through and flaky, approximately 5 minutes per side.
5.Remove from heat and shred the cooked fish.
6.Heat up corn tortillas individually in a separate skillet over medium-high heat.
7.Once heated, add 1-2 tablespoons of shredded Cheddar cheese and 1-2 tablespoons of the cooked fish to each tortilla and roll it into a taquito shape.
8.Fry the filled taquitos in the preheated vegetable oil until they are golden brown, approximately 2-3 minutes per side.
9.Remove from heat and place on a paper towel-lined plate.

PROS

Fish taquitos are a quick and easy dinner option that are both tasty and satisfying.

Corn tortillas and Cajun seasoning add a unique flavor to the dish.

CONS

Deep-fried foods can be high in calories and fat.

Be mindful of your portion size and cooking oil temperature when preparing this recipe.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Fish is a great source of lean protein and omega-3 fatty acids, which are beneficial for heart health and brain function.
Cajun seasoning contains a variety of herbs and spices that offer potential antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.

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